The Odorare Circle

How is oud extracted? From tree to bottle

Oud is not harvested like a resin: it is an infected wood that must first be identified, then cut, reduced to chips, and distilled with water for several days. This article details the actual steps...

The finest oud fragrances in our catalog

There is no single "best oud fragrance": there is an oud that suits what you are looking for. We have selected eight compositions from our catalog that showcase the full range, from the rawest smok...

What is oud? The most expensive wood in perfumery

Oud is not a wood: it is a resin that certain trees produce to protect themselves from an infected wound. Fewer than one in ten wild trees contain it. What you need to know before buying your first...